Open Ocean-Slide 9- Comparing Biomes

Comparing Biomes
Continential Shelf Waters Vs. Indian Ocean
Animals in the Continental Shelf Water are:

• haddock
• pollock
• halibut
• capeline

Animals in the Indian Ocean are:

• clownfish
• anemone
• angelfish

Plants in the Continential Shelf Waters are:

• phyto plankton
• sea weed
• algae

Plants in the Indian Ocean:

• kelp
• zoo plankton

Climate in the Continitial Shelf Water:

• warm water
• lots of nutrients

Climate of the Indian Ocean:

• cold water
• lots of nutrients